Texas Dams
7,399 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
7,399
High Hazard
1,604
21.7%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
257
Average Age
62 yrs
Hazard Classification
High1,604 (21.7%)
Significant558 (7.5%)
Low5,237 (70.8%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory276 (3.7%)
Fair795 (10.7%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory257 (3.5%)
Not Rated6,071 (82.1%)
Federal
118
State
122
Local
2,608
Private
4,512
Tallest Dams
- Amistad Dam287 ft
- Mansfield Dam278 ft
- Sanford Dam228 ft
- Canyon Lake Dam - Dike A224 ft
- Canyon Lake Dam224 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Amistad DamHigh
- Mansfield DamHigh
- Sanford DamHigh
- Canyon Lake Dam - Dike AHigh
- Canyon Lake DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- Amistad DamPoor
- Williamson DamUnsatisfactory
- Mitchell County Reservoir DamPoor
- LivingstonUnsatisfactory
- Lake Comanche DamUnsatisfactory
All Dams in Texas
Showing 3626–3650 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortman Dam Gonzales County | 23 | 1991 | Low | Not Rated |
| Osborne Lake Dam Madison County | 16 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Osborn Lake Dam Gregg County | 28 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Osborn Pond Dam Gregg County | 29 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Oso Municipal Golf Course Lake Dam Nueces County | 8 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam Lamar County | 26 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Owen Lake Dam Van Zandt County | 29 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Owens-Illinois Lake Dam Orange County | 18 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Owens Lake Dam Upshur County | 12 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Owens Lake Dam Brown County | 20 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Owner Unknown Tx03151 Dam Atascosa County | 13 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paces Creek Dam Polk County | 20 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paddock Lake Dam Denton County | 26 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paducah Golf Club Dam Cottle County | 15 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paint Creek Ranch Lake Dam Kimble County | 15 | 1905 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paisano Ranch Dam McMullen County | 21 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam Webb County | 17 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-13 Dam Webb County | 10 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam Webb County | 16 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-16 Dam Webb County | 24 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palmer Dam Uvalde County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palmer Lake Dam Burleson County | 15 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palmer Tank Dam Uvalde County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palo Blanco Tank Dam Dimmit County | 16 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluky River WS SCS Site 10 Dam Erath County | 42 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.